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Production Manager, (Unspecified Type)
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Production Managers in the United States can expect wages of $56K per year on average. With some bonuses approaching $15K and certain profit sharing proceeds approaching $9K, overall incomes of Production Managers spread between $35K and $86K depending on individual performance. Geography and years of experience each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Work is enjoyable for Production Managers, who typically claim high levels of job satisfaction. Health benefits are not enjoyed by everyone in this line of work, and close to a fourth lack any coverage at all. Medical benefits are reported by a fair number and dental coverage is claimed by more than half. The information for this snapshot was generated by responses to the PayScale salary survey.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$35,120 - $86,411

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 25 Jul 2017

Individuals Reporting: 99

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Job Description for Production Manager, (Unspecified Type)

A production manager (of the unspecified type) is responsible to supervising, motivating, and supporting their staff on a daily basis. A production manager must plan, schedule, strategize, and oversee production activities while remaining cost effective. The production manager is critical to overall customer satisfaction and must communicate effectively with clients; additionally, they must use a team-focused approach to maintain excellent communication with their staff. A production manager must meet their department's production and customer satisfaction goals. Their responsibilities also include effectively communicating with the general manager/owner and the sales/production teams, giving regular updates to make sure that production, sales, and customers’ needs are met.

Typically, a production manager needs at least a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as several years of experience as a supervisor. He or she must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze relevant production data. They must also have an in-depth knowledge of production and related operations. A production manager typically must be able to stand for much of their day and may need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds. There may also be exposure to chemical fumes, and so the production manager must be capable of occasionally working in that environment as well. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) Tasks

Coordinate and direct the completion of a project, develop production schedules, and ensure work is completed on time.

Common Career Paths for Production Manager, (Unspecified Type)

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While not commonly seen, Production Managers who transition into an Operations Director position may see a rise in pay. The median salary for Operations Directors is $84K per year. The most common career progression for Production Managers leads to becoming a Manufacturing Production Manager, where average pay is $63K annually. However, many Production Managers also opt to become Print Production Managers. Typically, a Print Production Manager brings home $51K.

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Popular Skills for Production Manager, (Unspecified Type)

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Survey respondents exploit a significant toolbox of skills in their work. Most notably, facility with Product Development, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, and Scheduling are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 21 percent, 14 percent, and 13 percent, respectively. Those listing Adobe Photoshop as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. Customer Relationship Management and Powerpoint also typically command lower compensation. For most people, competency in People Management indicates knowledge of Project Management and Microsoft Word.

Pay by Experience Level for Production Manager, (Unspecified Type)

Pay by Experience for a Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) has a positive trend. An entry-level Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $46,000 based on 211 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $55,000 based on 185 salaries. An experienced Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $59,000 based on 149 salaries. A Production Manager, (Unspecified Type) with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $62,000 based on 62 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

For those looking to make money, Production Managers in New York enjoy an exceptional pay rate, 31 percent above the national average. Production Managers will also find cushy salaries in Los Angeles (+28 percent), Atlanta (+23 percent), Houston (+17 percent), and San Diego (+7 percent). For Production Managers, location is an influential factor in determining pay, and small cities are best to be avoided for those eager to increase earning potential. Columbus, Portland, and Denver — three cities with fewer than a million residents — not only report salaries that trail behind the national average, but are in fact the lowest-paid American cities for those in the field. A couple other locations with smaller-than-average paychecks include Portland (16 percent lower) and Denver (13 percent lower).